​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The PACE program is a financing option for energy efficiency and conservation projects available to both homeowners and business owners in Broward County.

Property owners have the choice between 12 private finance providers (PACE Providers). Property owners voluntarily agree to the program terms for financing, and repay through a non-ad valorem special assessment added to their annual property tax bill. Therefore, however you pay your annual property taxes (for example, direct lump-sum payment or from an escrow account) is how your PACE project will be paid back.

Qualifying improvements include: rooftop solar panels, solar water heater, energy efficient air conditioning unit, cool roof, impact windows, insulation, and more. In general, most products that can be permanently affixed to a property and reduce on-site electric usage, assist in hurricane protection, and/or produce onsite renewable electricity.

For questions regarding specific qualifying improvements, financing terms, and list of contractors, contact the individual PACE Providers.

There may be other types of financing available to the property owners and Broward County does not guarantee that the PACE program is the best financing option. Property owners should obtain help in selecting the option that is most appropriate for their particular financial situation.

PACE Providers

PACE is independently administered by twelve PACE Providers in Broward County. Below lists website links, and contact information for each of the PACE Providers. It is up to the property owner to make the best financial decision for financing their project. Each PACE Provider administers the program on behalf of a District. State of Florida law allows Districts to levy additional taxes. This allows the PACE Providers to directly bill the Tax Collector to add a non-ad valorem special assessment to the annual property tax bill.

PACE Providers do allow for prepayment, you should contact your PACE Provider to discuss prepayment details and options.

Getting Started with PACE

1. Review the list of PACE Broward Frequently Asked Questions​​ and read the Be PACE Smart document before applying for financing.
   
2. Understand that each PACE Provider has program guidelines, and that there are differences between the providers administering the program in Broward County. It is up to the property owner to make the best financial decision for financing their project.
   
3. It is highly recommended that property owners perform a comprehensive energy audit on their property before committing to qualifying improvements. To find an energy auditor, contact RESNET, BPI, or the Florida Building Energy Rating System program. Also, FPL offers free Onsite Home Energy Surveys for customers. 
   
4. Visit the Department of Energy's Energy Saver webpage for information on efficiency measures, products and services, and design strategies for saving energy. 
   
5. ​Each PACE Provider has a list of their "Approved Contractors" that go through the Provider's application process. Review the list of Approved Contractors linked above for each PACE Provider. As with any home improvement project, you may want to get multiple quotes for the project. Helpful Tips: Contractors